Unfortunately, some human beings need to actually sleep to be optimally functional, so in order to be considerate peers we do our best not to interrupt their sleep during certain times of night. Quiet hours in most dorms on campus are applied from 11:00pm to 7:00am Sunday through Thursday and Midnight to 7:00am Friday and Read More…
Tag: Housing
Where and how to (occasionally) escape the craziness of college life
College is fun. There’s always something going on, and, especially in a dorm, you’ve always got fun people to talk to. The only downside is that all this can sometimes get a little bit overwhelming, and if you’re rooming with someone else, it can be difficult to find space to be alone and away from Read More…
The 3 Best Spots to Study in Sellery
Sellery (and Witte) Residence Hall certainly has its reputation for buzzing with social activity around the clock. While in my experience this proved to be true, I also found several great spaces to get some studying done within the walls of Sellery! 1. Your Floor’s Den I would say this is the best place to Read More…
Living Off-Campus is a Breeze with these 3 things
A quick walk around campus may have you feeling trapped with limited housing options. Expensive apartment complexes, student-run co-ops, dilapidated houses with “for rent” signs outside– all maybe less than ideal, all seemingly under threat of being snatched up before you can follow through with a lease. Take a deep breath! The city of Madison Read More…
Keeping the Little Things In Mind
Maybe you’ve done your time in dorms, or maybe you’re just looking for that perfect apartment to spend your entire college career in, either way, here are some of those little things you might not think about checking before signing for an apartment. My name is Tyler Jones, I’m a senior studying astrophysics, and looking Read More…
How You can Still be YOU in a Room of Two
Moving into college, I had to adjust to living in the same room as someone else. I love my roommate, but it does get a little frustrating when you’re with someone 24/7. Here are a few ways that you can separate yourself from the cluttered dorm life. One thing that I definitely underutilized during my Read More…
Oh no! What to do when the dorms are SOLD OUT.
It is an exciting time when you are finishing up high school and finally receive your acceptance letter to the university of your dreams! You start thinking about all the fun to be had as you head on your college journey but completely forget to get your housing aligned…. What happens when you come to Read More…
A Clean Dorm Room is a Happy Dorm Room
So you are a Freshman at UW Madison. This probably the first time you’ve lived without your parents. This is a lot to take in. It was for me when I lived in a dorm my Freshman year. One thing that helped me cope with all of these new responsibilities and independence was keeping my Read More…
How To Get Your Apartment Ready For Your Parent’s First Visit
Parents can be very uptight. At least in my own experience, my parents are so OCD that they wouldn’t approve of my living space if it weren’t clean. Being a college student, it can be hard to keep your space clean with no one telling you what to do, how often to clean, or what Read More…
3 Things that will make you the Best Roommate Ever
Getting along with your roommate is very important for a successful freshman year. When I met my roommate during move-in, we quickly learned the do’s and do not’s of living with another person. After my freshman year, I compiled a list of what makes a good roommate, and the top three pieces of advice will Read More…